Name: French Toast with Berry Compote
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 50g blueberries; 65g strawberries (hulled); 1 lemon (juiced squeezed); 1 tsp caster sugar; 1 medium egg; 30ml milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; 2 slices brioche bread; 15g butter (for cooking); 1 tbsp whipped cream (optional)

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This French toast with berry compote is a deliciously indulgent breakfast or brunch treat. Thick slices of buttery brioche are dipped in a rich cinnamon and vanilla infused egg mixture then cooked until golden and crisp. It is served with a sweet blueberry and strawberry compote and optionally some whipped cream to give the perfect combination of warm, fluffy French toast and fresh berry flavour.

French toast is a dish that is normally served as breakfast, though I love to eat it anytime of day. I especially enjoy having it for brunch if I don’t get time to prepare breakfast. The dish consists of bread dipped in egg and milk which is then pan fried.

French toast is one of my favourite recipes to make. It is such a simple dish but so delicious. This recipe includes includes a blueberry and strawberry compote which makes the French toast a little more special. The blueberries and strawberries are gently heated so their juices are released and forms a rich sweet sauce that complements the French toast. I usually serve the French toast and berry compote with a dash of cream but it is equally delicious without. You can even serve it with a dash of yoghurt or ice-cream.

What Bread to use for French Toast?

I use brioche bread when making French toast but you can use other breads such as:

French bread
Sourdough bread
Ciabatta bread
Challah bread
Thick sliced white bread
Thick whole-grain bread
Thick sliced wholemeal bread

Ingredients for French Toast with Berry Compote

For the full list of ingredients and measurements, scroll to the recipe card below.

Berry Compote Ingredients

Berries - I use a combination of blueberries and strawberries.
Lemon juice - squeezed from a fresh lemon.
Sugar - use caster or granulated sugar.

French Toast Ingredients

Egg - use a medium egg.
Milk - I use semi skimmed milk though you can use any milk.
Vanilla - use good quality vanilla extract.
Cinnamon - ground cinnamon to add extra flavour.
Bread - for this recipe, I use sliced brioche bread.
Butter - for cooking.

How to Make French Toast with Berry Compote

Make the berry compote: Add the compote ingredients to a saucepan and place on a low to medium heat. Gently heat until the blueberries start to release their juices. Simmer while occasionally stirring for a further 5 minutes or until the mixture becomes slightly thicker. Remove the compote from the heat and set aside.

Prepare the egg wash: Whisk together the egg and milk in a large shallow bowl. Mix in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon and continue to whisk until combined well.

Cook the French toast: Place a large non-stick frying pan on a medium heat then add the butter and allow to melt. Dip each slice of bread into the egg wash by laying it flat. Turn the bread over to coat the other sides then place them in the frying pan. Cook them for 3 minutes then use a spatula to turn them over and cook for another 3 minutes. Both sides should be golden brown. Serve with the berry compote and some cream.

Recipe Tips

You can enjoy brioche French toast without the compote and just add fruit such as bananas. You can also add any berries without making them into a compote and pour a small amount of golden syrup, maple syrup or honey over the fruit.
This recipe works better when the bread is slightly dried out. If the bread you are using is very fresh, remove the bread slices you’re using from the packaging around 1 hour in advance and leave to air dry on a plate.

Storage

French toast is best consumed immediately after preparation though you can store prepared french toast in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store in an airtight container and reheat in the oven, microwave or frying pan.

French toast can also be wrapped in cling film or stored in a freezer bag and frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost before reheating.

The berry compote can be stored in the fridge for up to 6 days.

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French Toast with Berry Compote

This brioche French toast is served with a sweet blueberry and strawberry compote and a generous drizzle of cream for a delicious and indulgent breakfast or brunch.

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Author: Andrea

Yield: 1 serving

Calories: 467kcal

Ingredients

For the Berry Compote

50g blueberries
65g strawberries hulled
1 lemon juiced squeezed
1 teaspoon caster sugar

For the French Toast

1 medium egg
30ml milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 slices brioche bread
15g butter for cooking

For Serving

1 tablespoon whipped cream optional

Instructions

To make the berry compote, add the blueberries, strawberries, lemon juice and caster sugar to a saucepan and heat gently on a low to medium heat until the blueberries start to release their juices. While occasionally stirring, simmer for a further 5 minutes or until the mixture becomes slightly thicker. Remove the compote from the heat and set aside.
In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Add the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon and continue to whisk until combined well.
Heat a large non-stick frying pan on a medium heat and add the butter. While the butter is melting, dip a slice bread into the egg mixture by laying it flat. Turn the bread over to coat the other side then place the bread in the frying pan. Repeat the process with the other slice of bread.
Cook for 3 minutes then use a spatula to turn the bread onto the other side and cook for another 3 minutes. Both sides should be golden brown. Serve with the berry compote and optionally some whipped cream.